V-22 Ospreys will be critical to US operations in Haiti — here’s whyRecent turmoil in Haiti reminds one Marine colonel of just how critical the V-22 Osprey’s capability was in 2010, 2016 and 2021.By Col. Anthony Krockel3 weeks ago
US mulls deploying Marine security team to Haiti amid gang crisisIn 2010, after an earthquake struck Haiti, fleet antiterrorism security team Marines were sent to assist the Marine guards at the embassy there.By Irene Loewenson8 weeks ago
US and Kenya sign defense agreement ahead of planned Haiti deploymentKenya is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.7 months ago
Federal officials unveil aid for water, shelter as Maui residents reelThe Biden administration is seeking $12 billion in additional money for the government’s disaster relief fund.9 months ago
OpinionSacrifices for military readiness are a family affairA 2021 Department of Defense survey reported an unemployment rate among active duty military spouses of about 21%.By James D. Rodriguez9 months ago
DOJ tells Texas to stop messin’ with military spouse job licensesThis Air Force wife's lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state's denial of these new employment protections.By Karen Jowers10 months ago
OpinionFirst contact with aliens could end in colonization and genocideThree Indigenous studies scholars draw from colonial histories and explain why listening for alien life can have ethical ramifications.By David Delgado Shorter, University of California, Los Angeles, Kim TallBear, University of Alberta and William Lempert, Bowdoin College10 months ago
Nearly $2M available for military families in Guam after typhoonRelief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.By Karen Jowers11 months ago
Canada to deploy Navy vessels to Haiti as violence worsensHaitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has pleaded for a full-fledged international military intervention, led by the U.S. and Canada.15 months ago
Troops are missing out on key interest rate savings, report findsFewer than 1 in 10 activated Guard and reserve members received an interest rate reduction on their eligible auto loans.By Karen Jowers17 months ago
Today’s ‘Battle of military relief societies’ helps troops, familiesA Giving Tuesday donation to the military relief society of choice will be doubled today, helping troops and their families.By Karen Jowers17 months ago
At VA, we stand tall to hurricanes Fiona and Ian"Thanks to preparation and quick response, most of VA’s clinics remained online or were fully operational within a day or two."By Shereef Elnahal and Tammy Czarnecki18 months ago